What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Alta Via & Alta Via Pizzeria?
Working in our award-winning restaurants offers you a great job and competitive earnings, plus the following benefits:
- 50% Employee Discount: 50% off the entire check for you and a guest at ANY big Burrito Restaurant Group location.
- Paid Time Off: Full-time managers accrue 10 days of vacation and 5 sick days per year.
- Health Insurance: Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are available to full-time employees as well as the option to enroll in Aflac supplemental insurance.
- Holiday Closures: All restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day (with possible additional holiday closures).
- Free Shift Meal
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Discounted Pet Insurance
Our Sous Chefs support the Executive Chef in overseeing and supervising kitchen staff while ensuring proper execution of all food items and standards of service.
- The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in creating and developing menu items keeping with the restaurant’s theme.
- The Sous Chef ensures all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
- The Sous Chef acts as a back-up to the Executive Chef and fills in where needed to ensure guest satisfaction and efficient operations.
Required skills and qualifications to be a Sous Chef with Alta Via Market Square:
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Able to pass a background screening
- 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter
- Able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests
Preferred skills and qualifications to be a Sous Chef with Alta Via Market Square:
- 6 months of experience as a Developmental Sous Chef or entry-level Sous Chef
Physical requirements for Sous Chef with Alta Via Market Square:
- Able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours)
- Able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds
Alta Via: Fresh handmade pastas and grilled meats and vegetables are the heart of Alta Via. Seasonal, modern Italian cooking with passionately-sourced ingredients celebrates the way we like to live and like to eat; fresh, clean, active.
Alta Via Pizzeria (AVP) is an extension of the Alta Via brand. AVP offers a fresh take on modern Italian cooking in a casual and friendly environment. We feature appetizers, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches served in a lively dining space.